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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.84, 7,029.81 and 3,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.84, 7,029.81 and 3,329.04 is: 4,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.84 : 7,029.81 = 3,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.84/7,029.81 = 3,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.84x = 7,029.81 × 3,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.84x = 23,402,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,518.68/5,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.38

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